CVE-2017-2729

Name: CVE-2017-2729
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-22T19:29:01.693+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-2729 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The boot loaders in Honor 5A smart phones with software Versions earlier than CAM-TL00C01B193,Versions earlier than CAM-TL00HC00B193,Versions earlier than CAM-UL00C00B193 have a buffer overflow vulnerability. An attacker with the root privilege of an Android system may trick a user into installing a malicious APP. EPSS estimates a 1.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The boot loaders in Honor 5A smart phones with software Versions earlier than CAM-TL00C01B193,Versions earlier than CAM-TL00HC00B193,Versions earlier than CAM-UL00C00B193 have a buffer overflow vulnerability. An attacker with the root privilege of an Android system may trick a user into installing a malicious APP. The APP can modify specific data to cause buffer overflow in the next system reboot, causing continuous system reboot or arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.30%

66.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Honor 5a Firmware	< cam-tl00c01b193
Huawei	Honor 5a Firmware	< cam-tl00hc00b193
Huawei	Honor 5a Firmware	< cam-ul00c00b193
Huawei	P8 Lite Firmware	< ale-l02c635b568
Huawei	P8 Lite Firmware	< ale-l21c10b541
Huawei	P8 Lite Firmware	< ale-l21c185b568
Huawei	P8 Lite Firmware	< ale-l21c432b596
Huawei	P8 Lite Firmware	< ale-l21c464b595
Huawei	P8 Lite Firmware	< ale-l21c636b568
Huawei	P8 Lite Firmware	< ale-l23c605b535

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20170302-01-smartphone-enVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96526Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20170302-01-smartphone-enVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96526Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Nov 22, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-2729?

How severe is CVE-2017-2729?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-2729 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2729?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST